Money Management

 See which notable companies have jumped on the student loan repayment assistance bandwagon. Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. With widespread student loan forgiveness off the table, the student loan problem isn’t going away any time soon — and that makes assistance enticing. Many companies are seeing the benefit of offering student loan repayment assistance to employees, and using that benefit as a recruiting tool to attract new talent. After all…

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 Start your search for remote work that includes happiness and positivity right here. Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Bringing positivity and happiness to our lives can sometimes be a struggle. It takes intention and dedication to overcome many of the harder things life throws our way. But your job doesn’t have to be one of those harder things. Many jobs have some element of positivity and happiness — or just sound fun to do. That’s why we compiled a…

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 You work hard for your money. So, why are you letting these guys take it? Straight 8 Photography / Shutterstock.com

Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. You’re probably getting ripped off right now. And if you don’t do anything about it, you’re going to keep getting ripped off. As we all know, the world is littered with companies and industries that charge way more than they…

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 Securing a cushy retirement might get easier next year. Learn how projected contribution limit increases could plump up your savings. Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com

Inflation appears to be on the wane, but it is still likely running hot enough to give a little boost to your efforts to save through a workplace retirement plan. The base contribution limit for 401(k), 403(b) and eligible 457 plans is likely to rise again for 2024, to $23,000, according to projections from the asset management firm Mercer. That would be a $500 increase from the base limit for…

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 A survey finds that people misunderstand key provisions of the program. pixelheadphoto digitalskillet / Shutterstock.com

Social Security is a significant source of income for many retirees, but people often misunderstand even basic concepts behind this government program. For the Nationwide Retirement Institute’s 2023 Social Security Survey, 1,800 adults were asked about their attitudes and knowledge regarding Social Security. It uncovered significant gaps in respondents’ understanding of the nation’s retirement…

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 These Amazon products will help you chill out this summer. DimaBerlin / Shutterstock.com

It’s hot out there, to say the least! But not to worry. We’ve rounded up an array of innovative products to help you cool off and chill out during the dog days of summer. There’s even one for four-legged family members. All of these products scored four stars or better from reviewers. You’ll want to compare prices around the web, though, to be sure you’re getting the best deal available at the…

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